More Information on Akal Security

"Akal means 'undying' in an ancient language of India," according to this article from The Albuquerque Tribune. They were started in 1980 and operated by Yogi Bhajan's Ministry of Sikh Dharma. The group is purporting to be a non-profit group. This website claims that many Sikh's do not wish to associate with this group as they supposedly don't teach the traditional Sikh dogma. Any Sikh's out there wish to comment? We'll abstain from THAT debate. And finally, here is a video from Gurutej Singh about how he started Akal Security.

This press release from TSA from July 27, 2005 lists Akal Security as one of the "qualified vendors" that is able to compete for airports that go private. Covenant is also listed as a qualified vendor.

Akal is also seeking and advertising for positions in Kansas City.

Akal mans the exits at BWI (Baltimore-Washington Airport) according to the project manager at BWI for Akal, Russell Westley.

Akal does work at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, in addition to BWI. However, in 2007 they were reprimanded 15 times in a two month period for security falling asleep on the job and various other infractions, according to this report. For whatever the reason, the original URL is not showing up and only the google cache of it. However, here's another report from Phoenix's local ABC 15 telling of security guards there not checking to make certain bags are not being stolen by other passengers.

This is the recruitment notice posted in Hot Jobs, as it was posted in the SF Gate. They have an office in San Jose, as Akal also runs security for Federal Court Houses. They were sued by guards over SF Federal building security for a number of things, that I won't bore you with, but can read at the SF Gate.

As we learn more, we'll report. Keep checking for updates.